Guardiola is without World Cup semi-finalists Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling, but Walker, Stones, Mendy, Bernardo Silva, Fernandinho and Aguero are back from the tournament to start. While Chelsea fans will have eyes on Hudson-Odoi, City supporters will be keen for Foden, who starts in midfield, while Mahrez makes his competitive debut for the club.

For the first time in a while, Chelsea have reverted to a back four and it should stay this way with Sarri in town. Alonso and Azpilicueta man the flanks, while Jorginho makes his Chelsea debut in midfield, alongside Barkley, who impressed Sarri in pre-season. Talented youngster Hudson-Odoi also starts, as Chelsea are without Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois, Michy Batshuayi, Ngolo Kante or Olivier Giroud following their World Cup participation.